Cryptolepis calophylla
Also known as: Omphalogonus calophyllus Baill. +2 more
- Omphalogonus calophyllus Baill.
- Omphalogonus nigritanus N.E.Br.
- Parquetina calophylla (Baill.) Venter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Cryptolepis calophylla is a climbing plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Benin, Burkina, Central African Republic, Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe